Spring Intercollegiate Meat Judging Information
Spring Intercollegiate Meat Judging Schedule
- National Western in Honor of R. Paul Clayton - January 17, 2027 - JBS; Greeley, CO
- Southwestern - January 31, 2027 - Fort Worth Meat Packers, Fort Worth, TX
- South Plains - February 13, 2027 - Caviness Beef Packers; Hereford, TX
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest- Contact Joe Harris for registration details
- IC Entry Instructions; IC Entry Email Instructions
- Southeastern Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contests- April 9-10, 2027 Contact Gregg Rentfrow for registration details
Contest Schedule
| 5:30 am | American Division Registration begins at 5:30am-ALL competitors MUST be registered by 6:00am |
| 6:00am | Brief welcome and instructions, divide into groups, and prepare for the contest |
| 6:50am | Competitors enter the cooler |
| 7:00am | Contest begins- we MUST begin on time |
| 8:00am | National Division Registration begins-All competitors MUST be registered by 8:15am |
| 8:15am | Brief welcome and instructions, divide into groups, and prepare for the contest |
| 9:00am | Competitors enter the cooler |
| 2:00pm | Contest Finished |
General Contest Components
Class #1- Beef Carcasses; Class #2- Beef Cuts; Class #3- Pork Carcasses; Class #4- Pork Cuts; Class #5- Lamb Carcasses; Class #6- Value Based Pricing; Class #7- Beef Cuts; Class #8- Pork Carcasses; Class #9- Pork Cuts; Class #10 -Lamb Carcasses; Quality and Yield
Spring Contest Details
National Western in Honor of R. Paul Clayton- National and American Division
- Contest Location: JBS, Greeley, CO
- Banquet: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Banquet Location: National Western Club
- Banquet Attire: Business Professional
Southwestern- National and American Division
- Contest Location: Fort Worth Meat Packers, TX
- Banquet: Monday, February 1, 2027
- Banquet Location: Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo; Stage Coach Room, Round Up Inn
- Banquet Attire: Business Professional
South Plains- National and American Division
- Contest Location: Caviness Beef Packers, Hereford, TX
- Banquet: Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Banquet Location: West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
- Banquet Attire: Business Casual
Spring Contest Committees- More Information Coming Soon!
- National Western in Honor of R. Paul Clayton- National and American Division
- Southwestern- National and American Division
- South Plains- National and American Division